Quote Originally Posted by OldClicker
The Spyder (or any hardware callibrator) will adjust the color output of your card/monitor to a 'standard'. The files from MPIX are used to 'proof' your image (I don't remember how to do this in Elements) to see what the colors will look like from their printer/paper viewed on your now calibrated monitor. - TF
OK.....Someone on PR (forgot who - sorry) posted that MPIX will send you their software to do this on your computer (for an inexpensive fee).

So, if I purchase Spyder, should that work well enough - or should I also get the MPIX one to determine if I will like the prints.......

Also - if I have Spyder, can I use the MPIX software just to check to see how the prints will look.

Or should I make it easy for myself - and just get Spyder and see how my prints come out. I'm thinking of ordering the prints - and take the option (from MPIX) for them not to edit the images.

Sorry if these are stupid questions. I've never used software to calibrate my monitor - and am not the best person to set up anything technical.

Thanks for your patience. And all of your input - and the info you've provided.

Liz